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PORTO
ALEGRE, a young and dynamic city.
PORTO
ALEGRE is located
on southern Brazil. It is an important
economical and cultural center. The "portoalegrenses" proud themselves
at their quality of life, associated to a vibrant and intense cultural
activity, and also to an intimate and respectful relation with
nature.
PORTO
ALEGRE has a long coastline on the Guaíba Lake, and its
topography is punctuated by 40 hills. In the lake -- a very vast body
of water -- a maze of islands facing the city create an archipelago
where a unique ecosystem makes possible an exuberant wildlife. The city
area concentrates 28% of the native flora of Rio Grande do Sul, with
9,288 species. Among these, there are many trees which are the vestiges
of the Atlantic Forest. Fauna is also diversified, specially in the
islands and hills. The portoalegrense way of life includes many parks,
squares and wooded streets.
PORTO
ALEGRE in numbers
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AREA
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497km² (191 sq. mi.) |
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FOUNDATION
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March
26, 1772 |
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POPULATION
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1,5 million inhabitants |
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AVERAGE
ALTITUDE
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10 m (32 ft.) |
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GEOGRAPHY
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Plain surrounded by 40
hills that occupy 65% of its area. The Guaíba Lake has
496km² (191 sq. mi.) and a river shore of 72 kilometers (45 miles). |
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CLIMATE
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Humid subtropical with 4
seasons.
Temperature: 25°C to 35°C (77°F to 95°F) during summer
and 2°C to 15°C (35°F to 59°F) during winter |
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COORDINATES
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Latitude S 30° 01' 59"
Longitude W 51° 13' 48" |
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GROSS
DOMESTIC PRODUCTS
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R$ 8.3 billion |
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PER
CAPITA INCOME
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US$ 5.9 thousand |
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ECONOMY
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Services: 64%; Commerce:
33%; Industry: 3%.
PORTO ALEGRE has the largest countryside among Brazilian capitals, with
an expressive production of fruits and vegetables. |
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CURRENCY
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The official currency in
Brazil is the Real (symbol R$).
Traveller's checks and foreign bills may be exchanged according to
daily rates at the airport, banks and currency exchange stores. |
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BANK
HOURS
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10AM to 4PM, Monday to
Friday. |
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LANGUAGE
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The official language is
Portuguese. However, due to its placement near Argentina, Uruguay and
Paraguay, the Spanish language is well understood. |
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AREA
CODE
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51 |
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MAINS
VOLTAGE
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110 w |
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